Competition confronts us in life in the most unlikely places. Churches, friends, homes were some of the place we talked about last Friday and Monday were this is seen. Competition often takes on the face of opposition. Nehemiah knew opposition… Nehemiah had a God-size vision to repair the walls of his home, Jerusalem. A rubble of burnt stones, the…
Two teens. Both girls, but entirely different. It is quite fun living in a house with a 16 year-old and 13 year-old (my 19 year-old is off to college!). They are in such different stages, yet still have many things in common. Scene: Pick up from senior high school car pool. “How was your day…
It was exactly what she wanted; to be captain of the softball team. Then why when she came through the door was she crying? The tears flowed as she recanted the conversation that followed the vote. Jealousy, envy, and competition drove the cutting remarks that wounded her heart. I wish I could tell Madi it…
Last night, Greg and I were watching the episode of Seinfeld where George gets engaged and Elaine just can’t deal with it. She goes to see her rabbi; unloading all of her jealousy and frustration with George’s apparent happiness. Leaving his presence not feeling any better; she begins seething. Shortly after her visit, who does she run…
We have a winner for Rachel Olsen’s “It’s No Secret” book from my Monday post…it’s Kelly! Kelly please email me at [email protected] with your full name and address. I have a guest today…you’ll love it! By Jeannie BurlowskiHave you ever tried to stand up in a canoe? You’re about to launch out into an exciting…
I loved reading each story of just how you would all give away $20,000 if you had it to give. It was so exciting hearing your hearts and learning about charities and ministries; many which I had never heard of but want to learn more about. What would I do with $20,000 to give away? I…